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Hello and Welcome.

We are people living with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and care-partners across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Join us to experience:

a warm and friendly local community
lots of weekly classes and events
meaningful support and advice
a positive focus on wellbeing

Friendship from a wonderful group of people, useful source of information, support for each other, interesting talks accompanied by tea, coffee and biscuits.
Norma

People sitting together at the drop-in cafe

Our branch is a most valuable asset for all of us with PD. It provides an incredible number of activities for all tastes and abilities. We get support from each other.
Anne

The branch keeps me connected with activities and people that help keep me healthy in body and spirit. A sense of hopeful community and laughter.
Alison

woman with arm outstretched in seated yoga position

It’s good to meet up and share experiences. There’s always a listening ear. Such a great variety of groups and classes.
Dot

Has been a constant positive since I became involved in 2000.
Bill

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Friends, Family and Carers of Young Onset Parkinson’s: Zoom Cafe

26 November 2025

Linda Duddy and Lorna Fraser are hosting the next ‘YP’ Zoom café on Thursday, 27th November at 7pm. For those who have not attended before it’s very informal and a…

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Hansard: Debate on Parkinson’s (17th Nov)

19 November 2025

The Parky Charter is a powerful five-point plan created by the “Movers and Shakers” podcast group. Movers and Shakers gathered enough signatures for a Parliamentary debate which took place on…

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Charity Concert Edinburgh: 29th November

19 November 2025

Volunteer Kinga Kabała is running an incredibly important project, aiming to reach Poles living in the UK who are struggling with Parkinson’s Disease. She has asked for our help in…

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Donate

We welcome on-line donations to support the work of the Branch. If you are a UK taxpayer, the value of your donation can be increased by completing a Gift Aid Form which can be downloaded as a pdf file.

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Interested in Parkinson’s Research?

The Edinburgh Research Interest Group (ERIG) meets with local Parkinson’s researchers and clinicians to learn about their work and local clinical trials and further the cause of research into Parkinson’s.

Research section

Coming to Terms with your Parkinson’s Diagnosis

We are developing resources and information for people who are newly diagnosed, or are ready to take first steps to embrace a diagnosis of Parkinson's.

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